A Professor of Cardiovascular Physiology and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the College of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC), Professor Daniel Nwachukwu, has suggested Nigerians to discover the advantages of zobo leaves in curing and stopping hypertension and different heart-related illnesses.
Nwachukwu, gave the recommendation because the 201st inaugural lecturer of the college in Enugu, with the title: “The wedding between the cardiovascular system and hibiscus sabdariffa (zobo leaves): let nobody put asunder”.
Within the lecture, Nwachukwu highlighted the long-standing analysis and findings which have proven Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Zobo Leaves) to be extremely efficient in managing hypertension for these with the situation and stopping it in others.
He defined that when the liquid extract of zobo leaves is consumed day by day in reasonable quantities, it has a balancing and rejuvenating impact on the center and your complete cardiovascular system.
Nwachukwu famous that zobo leaves additionally possess particular properties that assist regulate blood sugar (diabetes) and fight weight problems, particularly type-2 weight problems.
“Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Zobo Leaves) has been discovered to help optimum functioning and vigor of the cardiovascular muscular tissues and system (the center in its entirety).
“By means of years of analysis, we now have found that Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Zobo Leaves) is more practical than any anti-hypertensive drug accessible. Zobo leaves are available, cheap, and haven’t any hostile medical results when consumed carefully.
“To organize Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Zobo Leaves) for its medicinal advantages, all one must do is boil the leaves in scorching water, sieve the combination, and devour the ensuing drink,” he added.
“It’s best to devour the drink with none components, regardless of its bitter style, as that is essentially the most pure and helpful for the center, kidneys, and urinary tract.
“Now we have performed in depth analysis and medical trials on Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Zobo Leaves) and located it to be the best alternative for coronary heart well being,” he stated.
The professor, nevertheless, warned towards including issues like pineapple and different fruits or elements like sugar to be able to make it candy.
“It’s because you may be diluting it to lose its anti-hypertensive efficiency”, he stated.
Nwachukwu additionally known as on industrialists to spend money on the manufacturing of pure Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Zobo Leaves) merchandise for the good thing about Nigerians’ well being.
“This initiative won’t solely create employment alternatives but in addition generate wealth for individuals who enterprise into the manufacturing of this wholesome product,” he remarked.
The college’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charles Igwe, counseled Nwachukwu for delivering a lecture that was each academically enlightening and medically insightful.
He acknowledged, “Everybody current right this moment has gained new data and worthwhile takeaways.
“We invite industrialists and buyers to collaborate with the establishment, leveraging our analysis findings and endeavors. This partnership, when commercialized, guarantees to be a profitable enterprise for all concerned.”
